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Cafecito con ALPFA DallasAndrea Rosillo, CPA | Life Gets Better (with Children, Courage, & Cava)Excited to reveal the "human behind the professional" and also the "person behind the computer": Andrea Rosillo, our Chief Marketing Officer and Tax Senior at EY.
Andrea has been part of the ALPFAmilia since before she stepped foot on The University of Texas at Dallas campus as an undergraduate student. Why does she stick around? She finds value and energy in sharing stories within a community that supports and champions each other's success!
She is also the Co-Lead of EY's Dallas LatinX Professional Network and continues to find (or create) ways to integrate her purpose into ev...
2023-04-1444 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasMaria Escobar | Proud Mexicana & Dedicated Community LeaderWe are so excited to celebrate Women's History Month 2023 by spotlighting Maria Escobar, our very own Co-Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Learning & Development Manager at Ally Financial.
Maria has been a long-standing leader within the ALPFA Dallas board and her dedication to the ALPFAmilia in her previous capacity as Co-Chief of Professional Programs resulted in various events and initiatives that have positively impacted our LatinX community in the past few years. In her new role, she hopes to use her experience in the corporate world to maximize the synergy of ALPFA with our local corporate sponsors/partners....
2023-03-2416 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasCindy Rivas | Resilient Colombian, Executive Leadership Coach, & Caring HumanIntroducing to the Podcast World, the one and only, Cindy Rivas... an accomplished career coach, mentor, and motivational speaker. With over a decade of experience leading Learning & Development programs at Goldman Sachs, Cindy has helped numerous individuals in their career development, guiding them towards their goals and aspirations. Having had Cindy as an integral part of our ALPFA Dallas Board of Directors for over 5 years, our ALPFAmilia is oh, so much better for it. Cindy has consistently shown up for her LatinX community and never ceases to see an individual's limitless potential through the most caring of eyes (if...
2023-03-1727 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasViriam Vazquez | US Director of Tax, DE&I Advocate, & Latina Powerhouse!An authentic conversation with Viriam Vazquez!
Viriam is a driven and humble Latina leader from Puerto Rico, who dedicates her time to helping the LatinX community come together to make a difference, in and outside of work & ALPFA. Most notably, she recently made a career change from public accounting to industry! She always speaks with authenticity and wants to continue giving back to students and professionals who are determined to work smart for their goals. Oh, and she moonlights (and daylights) as a fantastic Salsa Dancer! In this podcast episode, she speaks passionately on:
Her educational...
2022-12-0224 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasDaniel Palos | Shining Latino... Just Became a Partner at PwC!An authentic conversation with Daniel Palos!
Daniel is a successful Latino leader who has dedicated over 11 years to a career in Tax at PwC, which recently landed him in a Partner role! He wants to continue giving back to students and professionals in order to pass on his lessons learned along the way. In this podcast episode, he speaks passionately on:
Original Prospects: Professional Gaming (WoW);
Helping his teams navigate busy careers;
Spanish as a second language;
& The NEW merit-based path to promotions in Big 4!
If you would like to reach out and stay connected...
2022-11-1819 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasRuth Pitts | Dedicated Wife, Mother, & Tech Community LeaderAn authentic conversation with Ruth Pitts!
Ruth is a successful Latina leader who has worked in the government and now is a top technology leader for AT&T Consumer. She is passionate about giving back to students and professionals. In this podcast episode, she speaks passionately on:
The (exciting) challenge of ever-evolving technology;
Learning how to prioritize;
& Setting boundaries for your success!
If you would like to reach out and stay connected, follow Ruth Pitts | LinkedIn & ALPFA Dallas Fort Worth | LinkedIn!
We hope you enjoy the episode made possible from the support of...
2022-07-0124 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasRodrigo Cruz | The One.. The Only... The Kindest (& Smartest) Tech Consultant Alive!An authentic conversation with Rodrigo Cruz!
Rodrigo is a genuinely kind and approachable human being... if you haven't met him at one of our in-person events, I highly encourage you to get a breath of fresh air from his personality on this podcast episode! On top of being a highly successful Salesforce Consultant at Accenture, Rodrigo uses his Mexican upbringing to bring up others alongside him wherever he goes. After first arriving to the US as a (true-to-form) "Alien of Extraordinary Ability", Rodrigo has not stopped proving his value to his employer and the world of DE...
2022-06-1727 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasJazzlyn Feliciano | Puerto Rican Lifelong Learner & Networking QueenAn authentic conversation with Jazzlyn Feliciano!
Jazz is a successful Latina leader who has gone through a recent career change; now as a Senior Consultant in EY's Financial Services, after more than 6 years of excelling at two of the top financial institutions! She is passionate about giving back to students and young professionals. In this podcast episode, she speaks passionately on:
Autonomy. Mastery. Purpose.
Valuing the present
& being patient!
If you would like to reach out and stay connected, follow Jazzlyn Feliciano | LinkedIn & ALPFA Dallas Fort Worth | LinkedIn!
We hope you enjoy the...
2022-05-2010 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasJavier Rodriguez | Humble Beginnings. Lifelong Work Ethic & Passion. Successful Latino Financial Advisor.Javier Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. His family originates from Uruguay ("La Garra Charrua!"), but Javier was raised in Florida and Texas most of his life!
In this episode, Javier gives us insight into how important one's own actions and passions are in everyday life. He lives his personal and career life with a passion to help others through financial planning and DE&I efforts, while always making sure that his purpose in life is being fulfilled and that he is taking care of himself (read: playing soccer).
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2022-04-2227 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasJose De La Cruz | Priorities, Expectations, and Goals from an Auditor in Public AccountingJose De La Cruz is a Senior in the public accounting firm Weaver and Associates. Jose is a great example of a man who prioritizes his family and maintains an impactful apprenticeship from mentors, in addition to being a thriving professional himself!
In this episode, Jose gives us insight into how family, mentors, and work-life balance can transform your personal, as well as your professional life. Furthermore, Jose has done a tremendous job within the DE&I community and continues to give back as our ALPFA DFW Director of Professional Programs. If you would like to reach...
2022-04-0824 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasJessica Gonzalez | Exploring Corporate America as a Veteran Wife, Mother, and More!Jessica Pillado Gonzalez, PMP, MBA, POPM is the Director of Automotive at Informed.IQ. Jessica is a great example of a woman who has overcome many challenges, not only as a working mother, but a thriving professional in the United States as a minority.
In this episode, Jessica gives us insight into how communication, support, and relationships can transform your personal, as well as your professional, life. Further, Jessica has a done a tremendous job within the DE&I community and continues to give back as our very own Director of Strategic Partnerships. If you would like t...
2022-03-0225 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasEdgar Rosillo | Deloitte Tax Senior Manager & ALPFA DFW PresidentAn authentic conversation with Edgar Rosillo, CPA from Dallas, Texas.
Edgar is an outstanding Latino leader with more than ten years of experience in the professional services industry and decades of passion to his family and community. In this podcast episode, he speaks passionately on:
Career expectations
Synergy between all aspects of work and life
Living your Purpose
& maybe even a quick shameless plug on Bitcoin?
If you would like to reach out and stay connected, follow Edgar Rosillo, CPA | LinkedIn & ALPFA Dallas Fort Worth | LinkedIn!
We hope you enjoy the episode made...
2021-11-1120 min